Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 15:38:38 -0500
From: Larry Keating <LKEATING@UH.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement (TX)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES
COORDINATOR, SERIALS PROCESSING

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility is to manage the activities of
the Serials Processing Unit consisting of six support staff.  The Unit is
responsible for serials check-in and claiming, contract binding, limited
in-house binding and repair, holdings maintenance, and serials inventory.
This position reports to the Head of the Serials Department, which also
includes serial ordering and financial services.  This position will
participate in planning, setting goals and objectives, identifying and
resolving problems, and assessing the productivity of staff and operations
within the Serials Department.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and
experience with serials operations and automated serials systems required.
Supervisory experience and knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces system
strongly preferred.  Ability to interact effectively with all levels of
staff.  Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written
communications skills.  Ability to work well under pressure, and to
set/attain goals effectively.

Salary:  $31,000. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available;
released time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income
tax.

Library Information: The Libraries are a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, hold over 1.8 million volumes, with a current materials
budget of $4.2 million.  Total staff includes 46 professionals and 170
support staff.  Additional information available at http://info.lib.uh.edu.

General Information: Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the
nation.  It has established a flourishing cultural life rivaled by few
cities in the world.  Within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico, Houston
enjoys a low cost of living, and was recently rated third among livable
North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.  For additional facts about
Houston, including information about its housing market, flourishing arts
scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting tidbits of information,
visit our Web site at: info.lib.uh.edu/local/houston.htm

The University of Houston campus comprises 14 colleges and schools offering
close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 31,000 students,
7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies.  This institution is a
Carnegie Research II university.

Application Deadline: Nominations or applications will be accepted until
the position is filled.  Send letter of application, names of 3 references,
and resume to Linda Thompson, Assistant Dean for Bibliographic and Access
Services, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2091.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.    3/98

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Lawrence R. Keating II
Head, Serials Department
University of Houston Libraries
Houston, TX 77204-2091

Phone:  713-743-9678
Fax:    713-743-9811
E-mail: LKeating@uh.edu